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Defence Industry Skilling and STEM Strategy

Joint Media Release Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Steven Ciobo MP A plan detailing how new jobs will be created to help deliver the Liberal National Government’s $200 billion dollar investment in defence capability was launched today. Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Steven…

Government Signs Historic Agreement to Benefit Australian Industry

Joint Media Release Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Steven Ciobo MP The first Australian Industry Capability (AIC) Deed has been signed today, between the Department of Defence and Northrop Grumman, creating new opportunities for Australia’s defence industry. The AIC Deed represents a…

Defence to expand research activities with Northrop Grumman

Joint Media Release Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Steven Ciobo MP Defence technology research will be expanded under a strengthened strategic alliance between Defence Science and Technology (DST) and global security company, Northrop Grumman Australia. Over the past five years, DST and…

RUAG Australia delivers 35,000th component part for global F-35 program

Joint Media Release Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Steven Ciobo MP The Minister for Defence, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, and the Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Steven Ciobo MP, today congratulated Victorian based company, RUAG Australia on delivering its 35,000th component part…

TAE Aerospace Goes Turbo in The United States

Joint Media Release Minister for Defence Industry the Hon Steven Ciobo MP The Minister for Defence, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, and the Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Steven Ciobo MP, today congratulated Australian company, TAE Aerospace, on its announcement that it will become the world…

Joint Strike Fighter Engine Test Cell Facility Upgrade Underway

Joint Media Release Minister for Defence Industry the Hon Steven Ciobo MP The Minister for Defence, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, and the Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Steven Ciobo today announced that construction has commenced on the $24 million Engine Test Cell upgrade at RAAF Base…

Launch of EOS T-2000 Turret

Joint Media Release Minister for Defence Industry the Hon Steven Ciobo MP Minister Pyne today launched EOS’ latest development, the T-2000 turret. This advanced turret will be produced in Australia for export and potential applications with the Australian Defence Force. Developed in partnership…

Bae Systems Australia awarded Hawk contract extension

Joint Media Release Minister for Defence Industry the Hon Steven Ciobo MP The Minister for Defence, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, and the Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Steven Ciobo MP, today announced the signing of a contract extension with BAE Systems Australia for in-service support of…

Australian-designed Unmanned "Loyal Wingman" Aircraft to be developed with Industry

Joint Media Release Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Steven Ciobo MP   The Australian Government will partner with Boeing to advance an initial concept for an Australian-designed and developed unmanned aircraft system. Minister for Defence, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP and Minister…

Joint Strike Fighter Heads of Agreement sovereign sustainment contracts

Joint Media Release Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Steven Ciobo MP Defence has signed a Heads of Agreement for Australian Sovereign Sustainment Contracts with Lockheed Martin Australia and Lockheed Martin Corporation to ensure the effective long-term sustainment of the F-35A Joint Strike…

Haulmark Trailer Facility opening welcomed by Defence

JOINT MEDIA RELEASE Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Steven Ciobo MP   The opening of a new $15 million trailer manufacturing facility by Haulmark Trailers in Adelaide today has been hailed as the latest example of Australia’s growing defence industry. In opening the facility, Defence…

Doorstop - Military Sales Catalogue

Subjects: Military Sales Catalogue STEVEN CIOBO: Well, thanks a lot for coming along. Today I was very pleased to be able to launch the Military Sales Catalogue. This is a catalogue that showcases the very best of Australia’s defence industry. A strong focus on Australian SMEs, businesses that are…